Leaking anti freeze from somewhere around the back of the motor?

1997 FORD MUSTANG
17,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MONSER123
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I’ve checked the heater core doesn’t seem to be leaking, it isn’t the hottest as it should be. i guess and I check the freeze out plugs no wet spots, but no leaks. I can see in the inside the hoses on the outside isn’t wet around them but underneath the intake there’s a little coolant, I can feel under it. I’m puzzled on what it could be really. car isn’t really over heating but does seem like it heats up a lot quicker, keeps the fan running constantly and only leaks while running, it runs down the side of the transmission. Thanks in advance for the help.
Feb 22, 2023 at 5:36 PM
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STRAILER
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So, there is the intake manifold gaskets which can leak in the manner you have described, I would do a cooling system pressure test and use a small mirror to confirm the problem.

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

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Feb 23, 2023 at 4:47 AM
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MONSER123
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Thanks for the help. I looked in to it and I do have another question, are there any freeze out plugs behind the flywheel or anything like that?
Feb 23, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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STRAILER
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I don't think so, my information does not tell me definitively though.
Feb 24, 2023 at 4:18 AM
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